Saudi Arabia Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Saudi Arabia's primary enrollment was 103.32% in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's primary enrollment stood at 103.32% in 2025, a decline of +0.66pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 103.32% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 60th globally.
Saudi Arabia's primary enrollment rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past two decades, with an all-time high of 129.35% in 2012 and an all-time low of 91.88% in 1979, the same year data was first recorded. The country's primary enrollment rate has since recovered, with a notable increase to 103.32% in 2025, ranking it 60th globally. This achievement is comparable to that of France, which boasts a slightly higher primary enrollment rate of 103.41%. The EU, another peer, also exhibits a similar trend, with a rate of 102.98%. Despite this progress, Saudi Arabia's primary enrollment rate has not yet surpassed its 2012 peak, suggesting a lingering gap in education outcomes. To sustain momentum and potentially surpass the 2012 peak, Saudi Arabia would need to maintain its current level of investment in education infrastructure and continue to address the socioeconomic disparities that may be hindering equal access to education.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 103.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 103.52% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 103.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 103.32% | −0.66pp | #60 |
| 2024 | 103.98% | +1.85pp | #30 |
| 2022 | 102.14% | +1.24pp | #61 |
| 2021 | 100.90% | −2.26pp | #74 |
| 2020 | 103.15% | +0.41pp | #51 |
| 2019 | 102.74% | −3.06pp | #54 |
| 2018 | 105.80% | −0.58pp | #38 |
| 2017 | 106.38% | +2.96pp | #39 |
| 2016 | 103.42% | +1.83pp | #68 |
| 2015 | 101.59% | +0.83pp | #87 |
| 2014 | 100.77% | +1.39pp | #94 |
| 2013 | 99.38% | −29.97pp | #105 |
| 2012 | 129.35% | +1.32pp | #7 |
| 2011 | 128.02% | −0.06pp | #9 |
| 2010 | 128.09% | +2.32pp | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's primary enrollment was 103.32% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's primary enrollment peaked at 129.35% in 2012.
The lowest primary enrollment in Saudi Arabia was 91.88% in 1979.
Saudi Arabia ranks 60th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Saudi Arabia's primary enrollment is projected to reach 103.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 103.32%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_primary-enrollment,
title = {Saudi Arabia Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}